Instagram/Melina Matsoukas & Octavi Movie Visionary director Melina Matsoukas brings Octavia Butler's seminal sci-fi novel to life in the long-awaited film adaptation of Parable of the Sower. April 13, 2026 AceShowbiz - Melina Matsoukas is preparing to direct the long-awaited adaptation of Parable of the Sower, a seminal work by acclaimed author Octavia E. Butler. This collaboration marks a significant moment for both the director and the genre, as the novel has never before been adapted into a major film despite its enduring impact on science fiction.